Xiquexique tuberculatus

A branching columnar cactus from the Caatinga of northeastern Brazil, related to the xique-xique (formerly Pilosocereus). It grows on hot rocky outcrops and sandy flats, and needs strong sun, steady warmth and a dry rest when the region's dry season comes.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Caatinga thorn scrub on rock outcrops, sandy soils and stony plains in the semi-arid interior, fully exposed to the sun.

Recorded from near sea level to about 960 m, median about 400 m.

Brazil Northeast

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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